Construction Project Manager - Commercial HVAC

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead mechanical and electrical building systems projects with a focus on HVAC in commercial, public, and institutional sectors including K-12. The successful candidate will manage projects from pre-construction through closeout, ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery while maintaining quality, safety, and strong client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead all phases of project delivery including planning, scheduling, budgeting, procurement, construction coordination, commissioning, and closeout for HVAC, mechanical, and electrical systems.
• Serve as primary client contact and build strong relationships with owners, architects, engineers, and subcontractors; manage stakeholder communications and expectations.
• Develop and manage project schedules and budgets; track progress, forecast changes, control costs, and implement corrective actions as needed to meet financial and timeline goals.
• Coordinate and oversee subcontractors and field teams to ensure work conforms to plans, specifications, safety standards, and quality expectations; conduct regular site visits and inspections.
• Review and coordinate MEP design documents, submittals, RFIs, and change orders; collaborate with design and estimating teams to resolve technical issues and value engineer solutions.
• Manage permitting, inspections, regulatory compliance, and documentation required by local authorities and owner requirements.
• Implement and enforce safety programs and quality control processes; ensure compliance with OSHA and company safety policies.
• Prepare regular project reports, meeting minutes, budgets, and progress updates for internal leadership and clients; maintain accurate project documentation.
• Support pre-construction activities including constructability reviews, cost estimating, bid evaluations, and proposal development.
• Lead commissioning and startup activities for mechanical and electrical systems, ensuring systems operate to design intent and owner requirements.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of project management experience delivering MEP, HVAC, or building systems projects; experience in commercial, public, institutional, and K-12 sectors strongly preferred.
• Proven knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems, HVAC design and installation practices, controls, and commissioning processes.
• Strong project management skills including scheduling (MS Project or similar), budgeting, change management, and risk mitigation.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and client-facing skills with a track record of successfully managing stakeholders and subcontractors.
• Familiarity with codes, permitting processes, and regulatory requirements for public and institutional projects.
• Relevant certifications a plus: PMP, CCM, LEED AP, OSHA 30, or HVAC trade licensure.
• Ability to read and interpret plans, specifications, and construction documents; proficiency with project software (Procore, Bluebeam) and Microsoft Office.
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel to project sites as required.

Location

• Hybrid in Kansas City
• Remote in Washington State

20% travel to jobsites required.

Benefits

• 12 all-company paid holidays each year
• Unlimited PTO with mandatory minimum usage
• Up to 14 weeks of paid parental leave
• Flexible hybrid work schedule
• Significant employee performance bonuses
• Generous 401k match and vesting from day 1
• 80% employer-paid health insurance coverage, plus dental, vision, & HSA
• Employer-paid short-term disability & life insurance
• Professional development budget & cell phone reimbursement
• Relocation benefits

For this position, you must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship for a non-immigrant visa.